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President Zelensky is preparing to meet President Trump in the White House to press him to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles to use against Russia. It comes a day after Mr Trump agreed to hold another summit with President Putin. We hear from Ukrainians鈥攂oth inside and outside the country鈥攁bout their hopes and thoughts on the prospects for peace.

British government ministers are trying to reverse a ban on Israeli football fans attending a match against Aston Villa in Birmingham next month. We explain the background.

UN aid agencies are appealing to Israel to allow aid directly into northern Gaza -- where famine was declared in August -- and where key border crossings are still closed, despite the ceasefire. We get the latest from our correspondent.

After teaming up with Harlan Coben, Reese Witherspoon has been speaking to the 蜜芽传媒 about why strong female characters matter. We hear from other female authors on what makes a woman protagonist compelling.

Presenter: Pria Rai.

(Photo: US President Trump meets Ukraine's President and European leaders at White House, Washington, USA - 18 Aug 2025. Credit: AARON SCHWARTZ/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)